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Cork IAHC: Aghada survive remarkable Mallow fightback in six-goal thriller
Cork IAHC: Aghada survive remarkable Mallow fightback in six-goal thriller
Next up for Aghada is a clash with Sars in the semi-final, with Midleton facing Bandon on the other side of the draw.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier IHC: Lisgoold turn it round to send Bishopstown down again
Cork Premier IHC: Lisgoold turn it round to send Bishopstown down again
A 14-point second-half swing saw Bishopstown suffer their third relegation in a row.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Rampant Carrigaline hit 0-32 against Cloyne to reach Cork Premier IHC semis
S Watch and read: Rampant Carrigaline hit 0-32 against Cloyne to reach Cork Premier IHC semis
The loss of centre-back Nathan Coleman to a late red card following a scuffle could have semi-final ramifications for Carrigaline

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Late Eugene O'Leary goal preserves Ballyhea's Cork SAHC status
Late Eugene O'Leary goal preserves Ballyhea's Cork SAHC status
Fermoy have been relegated to the Premier IHC

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Second-half fightback sees West Kerry overcome St Brendan's
S Watch and read: Second-half fightback sees West Kerry overcome St Brendan's
The 2026 Kerry SFC kicked off in Paddy Kennedy Park, Annascaul on Saturday afternoon

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Ballinora retain senior status as Glen Rovers condemned to camogie relegation
Ballinora retain senior status as Glen Rovers condemned to camogie relegation
Rachel Murphy starred for the winners as she hit 1-7 over the hour

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Loughrea v Slaughtneil - AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final
Loughrea remain on course for third consecutive Galway title but St Thomas' knocked out
All four of last year’s semi-finalists have to go through the preliminary quarter-finals this year in Galway

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

2026 ZuCar Golden Boot and Golden Glove award presentations
Mary Ellen Bolger: All-Ireland final experience will make Kerry stronger
Though Kerry lost to Galway in the All-Ireland decider, the Kingdom goalkeeper said that overall, it was 'not the worst year'

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Dingle v Dr Crokes - Kerry Senior Club Football Championship Final
Will Kerry burnout force a fixtures reckoning?
The Cliffords’ long year may provide further context to convince Kerry clubs a rationalisation is required.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

The Late Late Show new season
Jordan Flynn: Mayo are ‘milking it for everything we can'
Mayo manager Andy Moran said the door remained open for Kobe McDonald to make a return in the future

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Task is the same as 2025 but Barrs hurlers have evolved
Task is the same as 2025 but Barrs hurlers have evolved
The venue, opposition, and stage of championship are unchanged from this time last year. There’s even the same uncertainty hanging over the fitness of Brian Hayes.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Dual drive carrying Kanturk on the long haul
Dual drive carrying Kanturk on the long haul
Dual senior status - membership held by just four Cork clubs - was not sating. They want more.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Cork hurling previews: Can Kanturk fell the champions? Can Charleville cope without Fitzgibbon?
S Cork hurling previews: Can Kanturk fell the champions? Can Charleville cope without Fitzgibbon?
Another week of Cork hurling with plenty in store...including the fates of Fermoy, Bishopstown and Russell Rovers among others

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

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The GAA can build Croke Park. So why not build houses? South Kerry’s radical solution
Falling school numbers, soaring house prices and rural depopulation are forcing clubs to rethink how Gaelic games survive

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Luke O'Farrell double fires Midleton into Cork IAHC semi-finals
Luke O'Farrell double fires Midleton into Cork IAHC semi-finals
Next up for Midleton is a semi-final clash with Sars

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Carrigtwohill edge Na Piarsaigh on penalties after Cork SAHC quarter-final epic
Carrigtwohill edge Na Piarsaigh on penalties after Cork SAHC quarter-final epic
Carrigtwohill battled back in normal time and extra time before winning 3-2 on penalties

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Seven standing — guide to the Cork Premier SHC contenders
S Seven standing — guide to the Cork Premier SHC contenders
Ahead of expectations or below par? Running the rule over the Cork Premier SHC last seven.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Limerick v Waterford - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4
Experimental hand-pass rules come up 'very short' of addressing throwing, insists former Tipp star O'Donovan
The All-Ireland-winning Tipperary defender has long canvassed for the GAA to tackle illegal hand-passing in the game.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

No Darragh Fitzgibbon, but Charleville will 'bring the fight' to Glen Rovers
No Darragh Fitzgibbon, but Charleville will 'bring the fight' to Glen Rovers
Charleville manager Dominic Foley says this group of players has earned the club respect.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Austin Gleeson 2/7/2024
Waterford legend Austin Gleeson admits regrets as he confirms intercounty retirement
"I’m fully done now," the 31-year-old says.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Musco Hurling Development Committee (HDC) Club Starter Pack Launch
GAA and GPA relationship deteriorates in wake of McAleese integration exit
Comments from the players' chief Tom Parsons have stung. 

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Na Piarsaigh beat Ballybrown to clinch Limerick semi-final spot
Na Piarsaigh beat Ballybrown to clinch Limerick semi-final spot
A late Shane Dowling save was crucial in halting Ballybrown.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Kilmallock v Patrickswell - Limerick County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final
Limerick club hurling round-up: Adare through to quarter-finals at Patrickswell's expense
The Well got the win they needed but Garryspillane’s failure to upset Mungret St Paul’s meant they missed out on the head-to-head rule

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

The Gaelic Football Show: Seminal Clifford, hurling v football, and where's the data?
S The Gaelic Football Show: Seminal Clifford, hurling v football, and where's the data?
Paul Rouse, James Horan and Maurice Brosnan take stock of the week's football.

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Kerry v Mayo - Allianz Football League Division 1
Controversy as North Kerry snatch late win over East Kerry in minor decider 
North Kerry edged East Kerry by a single point to win their first minor title since 2022.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Andy Moran celebrates with fans after the match 26/7/2026
Andy Moran's All-Ireland-winning Mayo management team back for Sam Maguire defence
Paddy Tally, Colm Boyle and Keith Higgins, who doubled up as U20 manager this year, will again assist Moran in 2027.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

2026 Beko Club Champion application deadline
Meath great calls for 'GAA 15' warm up to be implemented more due to cruciate curse
Stud selection and pitch surfaces are consistently trotted out as potential contributory factors to ACL injuries though Giles had his own unique take

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

'Rules of fair play not applied': 'huge disappointment' for Ballinora as Fermoy awarded victory
'Rules of fair play not applied': 'huge disappointment' for Ballinora as Fermoy awarded victory
The controversy arose from a scoring error in referee Wayne King’s report. 

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Heavier sliotar would remove need for rule changes, argues Adrian Ronan
Heavier sliotar would remove need for rule changes, argues Adrian Ronan
Former Kilkenny attacker Ronan reckons many of the game's issues would be solved by a heavier ball.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Limerick SHC: Doon and Patrickswell among big guns in exit danger
Limerick SHC: Doon and Patrickswell among big guns in exit danger
Two of Doon, Monaleen, Ballybrown, Ahane look set to miss out on the top six, while roll of honours Patrickswell look likely to miss the knockouts for a second season on the bounce.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Oisín Mullin 19/2/2022
Would James Horan have played Oisin Mullin in the All-Ireland final? 'Absolutely'
Speaking on the Irish Examiner’s Gaelic football show, Horan was asked what he would have done in a similar situation. It emerged last month that Mayo approached the Australian club to see if he could return for the decider against Kerry

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Tipperary v Longford - Allianz Football League Division 4
Tipperary GAA unveil the Philly Ryan Cup in honour of former Senior football manager
The organisation accepted the cup from Ryan's family and Clonmel Commercials, where the former Tipperary senior football manager gave so much over many years

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
The ins and outs: Munster hurling backroom teams take shape for 2027
Tipperary have joined Cork and Waterford in revamping their sideline teams for 2027 while some questions remain over the Limerick and Clare set-ups

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Objection upheld as Fermoy declared winners over Ballinora in Cork PIFC tie
Objection upheld as Fermoy declared winners over Ballinora in Cork PIFC tie
Hearing took place on Tuesday night following scoring error last weekend.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Jack Cahalane ruled out as the Barrs receive Brian Hayes boost
Jack Cahalane ruled out as the Barrs receive Brian Hayes boost
Barrs manager Paudie Murray said Hayes "will feature on Sunday" in the Cork Premier SHC quarter-final against Imokilly

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Antrim v Dublin - Allianz Hurling League Division 1B
Davy Fitzgerald to take break from inter-county management in 2027 
The former All-Ireland-winning Clare player and manager stepped down as Antrim senior boss in May following two seasons in charge.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

The Replay: Cork boss John Cleary joins Seánie McGrath and Maurice Brosnan to recap the weekend's club GAA action
S The Replay: Cork boss John Cleary joins Seánie McGrath and Maurice Brosnan to recap the weekend's club GAA action
In the second episode of our weekend review show, Seánie is joined by Irish Examiner writer Maurice Brosnan and the Rebel County boss.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Ger Manley celebrates winning the match n9/8/2026
Ger Manley and Eamon O'Shea to lead Ireland in shinty/camogie and hurling internationals
The games are being played as a double-header at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on October 24

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Limerick v Tipperary - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A Round 1
Eoin Kelly appointed Tipperary minor boss
Kelly’s management team is yet to be confirmed. 

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

JK Brackens v Holycross/Ballycahill - Tipperary GAA Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final
Tipperary’s Andrew Ormond fears new handpass rule will be 'tricky'
The 2025 All-Star fully accepts some elements of hurling need to be reviewed.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Donegal v Cork - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2A
John Cleary hopes to finalise Cork backroom team in 'next couple of weeks'
Cleary said what he's looking for in players has changed under Gaelic football's new rules.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Limerick v Galway - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final
Munster GAA shelves proposal for August All-Ireland hurling final
Munster counties have also informed the executive they are not in favour of having four All-Ireland quarter-finals

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Waterford v Tipperary - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2
Liam Cahill revamps Tipperary hurling backroom team for 2027
Selectors Declan Laffan and TJ Ryan have both left along with strength and conditioning coach Angelo Walsh.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Maurice Brosnan: Cliffords and Fossa cross the final frontier
Maurice Brosnan: Cliffords and Fossa cross the final frontier
Despite operating miles apart for most of the tie, as the hooter sounded, the Clifford brothers were positioned right beside each other.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

'Great achievement by the players' but Carrigaline chasing more history in Cork Premier SFC semis
S 'Great achievement by the players' but Carrigaline chasing more history in Cork Premier SFC semis
The sole Premier Senior outfit to extract maximum points from their three group outings, it was Carrigaline who stood out and stood alone come the final whistle in all six Round 3 matches early on Sunday evening.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

David Clifford: Fossa's rise to senior status 'hard to put it into words'
David Clifford: Fossa's rise to senior status 'hard to put it into words'
Clifford kicked 15 points in Fitzgerald Stadium as Fossa held off a strong Kilcummin challenge in the intermediate club final.

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

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